George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation
The George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. In 2024, it made 34 grants totaling $2,408,132, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Alaska.
George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation at a glance
In short: George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation gave $2.4M across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $71K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,408,132
- +118.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +112.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,827
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $23,683,333
- +11.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alaska (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 701 Fifth Avenue Suite 6100, Seattle, WA 98104-7043
Phone: (206) 903-8706
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alaska Community Foundation ($506K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 59 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alaska and 20% to recipients in Washington. California, New York, and Tennessee each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
How George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation gives
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2320% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 223% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $2.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Community Foundation Ankorage, AK | General Support | $506,250 |
| Food Bank of Alaska Ankorage, AK | General Support | $200,000 |
| First Lutheran Church - Ketchikan AK Ketchikan, AK | General Support | $200,000 |
| Camp Fire Alaska Ankorage, AK | General Support | $150,000 |
| VOA of Alaska Ankorage, AK | General Support | $150,000 |
| Bellingham Food Bank Bellingham, WA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Beans Cafe Ankorage, AK | General Support | $100,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Seattle, WA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Juneau Community Foundation Juneau, AK | General Support | $100,000 |
| Juneau Housing First Collaborative Juneau, AK | General Support | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,683,333 | $544,371 | $2,738,316 | $2,408,132 | 34 | $2,659,853 | $1,075,490 | $1,191,139 |
| 2023 | $21,194,790 | $14,448,532 | $1,363,268 | $1,101,625 | 16 | $1,300,308 | $386,596 | $916,118 |
| 2022 | $5,879,573 | $3,067,339 | $242,267 | $144,500 | 6 | $222,353 | $47,424 | $188,769 |
| 2021 | $3,949,397 | $2,055,213 | $113,243 | $99,500 | 3 | $102,247 | $14,768 | $102,131 |
| 2020 | $1,631,113 | $1,604,109 | $22,464 | — | — | — | $3,696 | $13,903 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include addressing hunger, supporting youth development, ending homelessness, promoting older adults’ well-being, responding to community needs, and preventing and treating cancer and infectious disease.
For example, Food Bank of Alaska says it works to eliminate hunger in Alaska through food distribution and anti-hunger leadership. Camp Fire Alaska says it provides opportunities for young people to realize their potential. Juneau Housing First Collaborative describes its mission as ending homelessness through housing and connection to services. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $2,408,132. Grants ranged from $500 to $506,250, with a median grant of $40,000. The largest grant was $506,250 to Alaska Community Foundation for general support.
Other notable 2024 grants included $200,000 each to Food Bank of Alaska and First Lutheran Church – Ketchikan; $150,000 each to Camp Fire Alaska and VOA of Alaska; and $100,000 each to Bellingham Food Bank, Beans Cafe, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Juneau Community Foundation, Juneau Housing First Collaborative, ALS Association Evergreen Chapter, and Whatcom Council on Aging. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Maureen Cooley as executive director; George S. Suddock as president/chairman; Stephanie R. Suddock as vice president; Richard B. Suddock as treasurer; Edwin M. Suddock as vice president; and Jay A. Riffkin as secretary.
George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation is led by Maureen Cooley, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maureen Cooley
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$51K (2022) → $175K (2024)
George S. Suddock
President & Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edwin M. Suddock
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay A. Riffkin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard B. Suddock
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie R. Suddock
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $175K, to Maureen Cooley (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation
How much does George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation give each year?
George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation gave $2.4M across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 16 grants.
What is George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation's typical grant size?
George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $70,827, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation give grants?
George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation gives mostly in Alaska: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ankorage, AK (9 grants), Juneau, AK (4 grants), Bellingham, WA (3 grants) and Seattle, WA (3 grants).
Does George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation's largest grantees?
George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alaska Community Foundation ($506,250), Food Bank of Alaska ($200,000) and First Lutheran Church - Ketchikan AK ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation?
George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation reported $23.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation's EIN?
George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3548188. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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